Posts Tagged ‘home grown’
Artistic Accolades
District 99 students achieve top honors in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards By Valerie Hardy Most teenagers take a fine arts class only because it’s a high school graduation requirement. Likewise, most teens only write when assigned, with their primary goal being to earn a particular grade. However, Aili Flannery and Ananya Kharat…
Read MoreAt the Forefront of AI, Rooted in Elmhurst
Professor, entrepreneur, and local dad Birju Shah on technology, teaching, and life in Elmhurst By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of Northwestern University Birju Shah calls Tuesdays his “AI day.” With a few monitors and a list of priorities, Shah uses artificial intelligence tools to tackle everything from business strategy to lecture content to vacation…
Read MoreA League of Their Own
Assistance League Chicagoland West recognized for 30 years of service By Anna Hughes On May 1, the Village of Hinsdale recognized the women of Assistance League Chicagoland West with an official proclamation for three decades of service to the community. “For 30 years, their volunteer-driven work has supported thousands of individuals and families across our…
Read MoreCommunity First
Hinsdalean prioritizes connection in nonprofit healthcare work By Anna Hughes Kristin Tweihs has dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of communities across the country, including her own. For 20 years, the Hinsdale resident has spent her career at the intersection of public health and healthcare quality partnerships, focusing on bringing innovative improvements…
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